Armed Security Officer

University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Museum Armed Security Officer carries out the museum’s basic security functions, including protecting people and property, maintaining public order, preventing crime, responding to emergencies, de-escalating difficult situations, securing buildings, and enforcing museum rules. The role reports directly to the Museum Security Manager and works under the supervision of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer – Shift Lead. When that Shift Lead is absent, the Armed Security Officer serves as lead officer and takes charge of situations involving serious risk or danger to museum staff or property.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Word and Outlook.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to meet and maintain the firearms qualification standards of CLEET and the Gilcrease Museum Security Department.
• Hold current Oklahoma CLEET certification in Phase 1 (basic), Phase 2 (security officer), and Phase 4 (firearms), or be able to satisfy the requirements of the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act, 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq., and/or have law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Museum Unarmed Security Officer.
• Make crucial decisions under stress and be accountable for their outcomes.
• Determine when and under what circumstances to use non-lethal or deadly force.
• Provide security during transportation of large sums of cash, museum assets, and other valuables.
• Defend themselves and others in actual physical combat.
• Occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects.
• Climb or jump physical obstacles and run various distances.
• Serve as the shift’s lead officer in the absence of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer – Shift Lead, taking charge of situations involving serious risk or danger to museum staff or property.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Museum Security Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED